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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Ben Sanders and Lee Reynolds, for
their connection with the Wills cattle
matter, were held in the sum of $500
by the commissioner, for their appear
ance at Fort Smith, which was imme-
diately furnished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
aiesecke BOOts and prlesmeyer Shoes

They are unquestionably the
best goods ever offered to the trade;
everybody buys them. My fall
and winter stock is now complete
and largest ever brought to the city.
G.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Glass and Tin Fruit Cans, and
also the brass and granite iron
ware kettles required to stew your
preserves in, at w. w. Miller Il
Co.'S Hardware Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
A New @3 Shoe

For gentlemen has just been re-
ceiyed by us from Hatcle IL Emery,
Chicago. They are a very neat,
durable shoe. Call and examine,
at Badgett d Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Look For Theml An For Them I

The FIRST time you are in a drug store,
look for st. Patriek's Pills. ask for
them, buy them, they are decidedly the
most pleasant physic and the best
family medicine ever brought into gen.
eTal use. Sold by w. O. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Very elaborate and handsome cards
are out announcing the marriage of
Mr.. II. A. Galloway and Miss Kate
Barrett, which is to take place on next
Wednesday, evening at the Frisco.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Clothing.

See those nobby fall and winter
suits for boys and men; also
those beautiful patterns in extra
pants at Green's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Rlankets.

/ am showing the largest and
finest line of blankets ever offered
in this section. Prices ranging
from $3.50 to $500 per pair.
G.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
The CuIEFrAIN until Jan. l for so cts
Bowel Complaint.

There are not many persons who
would consent to suffer the agonizing
pain Of bowel complaint half an hour
'for twenty-five cents. That is the
price Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh@a Remedy; one dose will
relieve the pain; IL is pleasant and safe.
Sold by w. q. Patton a 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

See my line of $3.50 Priesmeyer
Hand Made Shoes. Every paiI
warranted. G.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Cloaks.

Ladies, you are cordially invite d
to inspect my stock of Cioaks in
all the new styles, embracing all
sizes and ages. G.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Capt. II. S. Anderson, who for some
time did q land office business in
Cherokee pensions was convicted on
six counts for charging illegal fees.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Attention EverYbodY.

1t is conceded that G.. w.
Green has received the largest SOL
id Dry Goods bill ever brought to
this city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Ladies, you are especially invit-
ed TO see my stock of Dress Goods,
in all the new shades. w.
GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

This number closes our fifth year
and it also ends the time of a great
many Of our subscribers. We hope
that one and all of them will renew
without delay.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

The Missouri Pacific offers round
trip rate to st. Louis, tickets limited to
seven days, of 5000. These tickets
will be on sale September 7, s, l2, is,
%, 20, %, and 10 October Goth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

More clothing, better clothing
and cheaper clothing at Badgett &
Co.'s
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

A pack Of oriental beggars, probably
Armenians, have been lettering about
town for some days and a worse nui-
sance is difficult 10 conceive.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Married, at the Frisco hotel parlor,
on the 9th inst, Rev. James II. Healy
officiating, Mr.. George McReynolds
and Miss Bessie L. Keywood, both OF
Benton county, Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Flaming posters are now up announc-
ing the dates, ETC., of our fair. will
liam Foreman is decorating the towns
ON the Missouri Pacific
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

The trial Of the Tobler brothers, for
murder, occurs at Wichita this week 8.
A number Of witnesses from this place
are in attendance.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
s26O

viii buy the best boot in the
world at Badgett & Co.'S. New lot
this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Table Damask and Napkins

Ladies, call at once and see my
stock of Table Linens and Nap
kins TO match. &. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Arch Landrum and another darkey
engaged in round or two last Tues
day in which Arch was considerably
worsted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Bacon, Lard, Bologna Sausage
and Dried Beef; fresh invoice, at
Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
w. r. Badgett & Co.,
RAYMOND BLOCK.
0Yarcnats.

See my stock of fall and winter
Overcoats. The largest ever
shown in this city.-G. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

The Walter A. Wood, unreserv-
edly the best Mower in existence,
is sold by w. w. Miller 4 Co, at
this place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

For rooms during fair week ap.
ply at The Raymond.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Steve Bluejacket buys hides.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Wanted-Dry, white corn at
Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

For Sale-A good pony. En-
quire at II. Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
I b. & g. II. SPANGLE,
ChetOpa, Kansas.
Watches, Clocks g. IeweIry,
SiIverware, SpectacIes.

an Repairing done in a skillful
malner and a guarantee given. Are
prepared TO do the most difficult
work on the Finest Watches. Our
stock of goods is complete. Orders
tr9m the territory solicited. 23
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

George #. Davis wants to buy
100 head of feeding hogs weighing
so to $50 0pounds each. Cash paid.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

j. b. Stevens harness shop was in
vaded Tuesday night through a rear
window and So. stolen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Just received, fine line cf
Teas, Coffees, Sugars and other
Groceries at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Badgett & Co., makers of low
prices in Dry Goods. Clothing,
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Furn-
ishiug Goods.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
- Z. BOUDINOT,
-.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW ".

WIN practice in the United States and state
geHFts.
.ss-Omoe, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Two dollars and fifty cents will
buy the best Boot in the world, to
be found only at Badgett & Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
DELL & TAYLOR,
JONATHAN GORE,

VNATHAN VUhE'
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Commissioner OF Deeds for the state
of Kansas. Will acknowledge deeds
and other instruments, and take depo-
sitions and affidavits to be used in the
state of Kansas.
prosecution of pension and the collec-
ton of foreign claims. Also claims
,.xainst railroads for stock killed, &c.
Am in the Real Estate business. Par
ties having farms or town property for
sale will please give me a call.
Office in Opera House Block,
VISITA, IND. TER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Dry Goods
Are very cheap now at Badgett &
Eoie
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

A number of Southwest City peo-
pie have gone to Washington Terrific
ry to locate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
Rncklen,s ArnIca SaIYe,

The people are coming to the fair
from all directions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

A fine line of ready-made Cloth
ing, Shoes and Notions have just
been received at II. Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Work has, commenced on the new
Catholic school building at Usage
agency.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Anyone wishing a good residence
or vacant business lot in Vinita,
please call on David Taylor. At
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

II. V. Benton has secured a pension
and several hundred dollars Of back
pay.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

A new lot of the Hamilton
Brown $3.50 shoe, tor ladies, re-
ceiyed this week at Badgett d Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Families or individuals wanting
good, comfortable winter quarters
will find them at The Raymond.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

At Bluejackets, east of the track,
you can get more money for one
cowhide than anywhere else for two
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

Ed Miller is now engaged in wrap.
ping up dry goods at G. w. GREEN'S
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

In this issue Judge Foreman offers a
place for sale. Read 1t.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

The CuiEFrArS on trial to January l
1888, for 80 cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

The enrolment Of pupils at the
Academy now reaches ia.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

The new principal Of the academy
is expected to arrive Saturday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

When You Want Anything in our Line
Give us q Call and Save Money.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Steve Blueiacket buys hides.
Wanted-Dry, white corn at
Balentine's.
For Sale-A good pony. En-
quire at II. Balentine's.
For rooms during fair week ap-
ply at The Raymond.
More clothing, better clothing
and cheaper clothing at Badgett &
Co.'S.
Bacon, Lard, Bologna Sausage
and Dried Beef; fresh invoice, at
Balentine's.
Dry Goods
Are very cheap now at Badgett &
Co.'S.
Just received, a fine line CT
Teas, Coffees, Sugars and other
Groceries at Balentine's.
A fine line of ready-made Cloth
ing, Shoes and Notions have just
been received at Ii. Balentine's.
A new lot of the Hamilton
Brown $3.50 shoe, tor ladies, re-
ceiyed this week at Badgett q Co.'S.
Families or individuals wanting
good, comfortable winter quarters
will find them at The Raymond.
At Bluejackets, east of the track,
you can get more money for one
cowhide than anywhere else for two
Anyone wishing a good residence
or vacant business lot in Vinita,
please call on David Taylor. At
Two dollars and fifty cents will
buy the best Boot in the world, to
be found only at Badgett & Co.'S.
George f. Davis wants to buy
100 head Of feeding hogs weighing
so to 150pounds each. Cash paid.
s2.6O
viii buy the best boot in the
world at Badgett & Co.'S. New lor
this week.
The Walter A. Wood, unreserv-
edly the best Mower in existence,
is sold by w. w. Miller 4 Co, al
this place.
Badgett q Co., makers of low
prices in Dry Goods, Clothing
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Furn
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

only three weeks to the great vinita
Fair.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-09-08

80 cents for the CHrEFrArS to Jan. l.
only three weeks to the great vinita
Fair.
The CuiEFrAIN on trial to January l
1888, for so cents.
In this issue Judge Foreman offers a
place for sale. Read it.
The enrolment of pupils at the
Academy now reaches ia.
The new principal Of the academy
is expected to arrive Saturday.
Ed Miller is now engaged in wrap.
ping up dry goods at G. W. GREEN'S
II. V. Benton has secured a pension
and several hundred dollars of back
pay.
Work has, commenced on the new
Catholic school building at Usage
agency.
A number of Southwest City peo-
pie have gone to Washington Terrific
ry to locate.
j. B. Stevens harness shop was in
vaded Tuesday night through a rear
window and So. stolen.
Arch Landrum and another darkey
engaged in round or two last Tues
day in which Arch was considerably
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26
New Parish HR0a IL.

Some time ago Mr.. J. Il. Blanclet
and others took considerable inter.
est III circulating 4 petition and
subscription list for having a new
road opcoed. Leading from Lonrd's
lane through by way Of 2. Corncau
and Honorc Pichelicn, to meet the
Royville and AhbevilIe road ut or
near town. We are pleased to
state that the work has progressed
TO that point when the road is now
available for public travel. There
are two Ievecs to be built in low
places and d bridge or two to be
completed before this road will I've
in prime order. We understand
that the farmers Of Tat section an.
precistins The value Of this highway
to this city, are providing the neccs.
sary labor to build the levee~. This
road intersects a rich, fertile aud
thlckl7 settled country. and will
also provides short and cafe route
TO Abbeville in bad weather. The
trade 81 that section WILL also auJ
rs way to our ity.-susar Bowl.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26

Prudence" in tie Morgan City
Free Press. says Berwick Lodge
1929 Knights Of Honor has deliy.
cred to the widow Of the late Capt.
Bernard Storm, Supreme Treasurer's
check for two thousand dollars, in
payment Of death benefit. THIS is
the secoad check Of the above
amennt pnid by the Supreme Lodge
Of Honor to the widow, Of
deceased members Of Berwick Lodge
within fW,r months time. both CT
which rayncn,s were made prompt.
~ and without delny, which fact in
itself speaks, beyond any doubt. Of
the stability and promptness with
which the interests Of the knights
OF Honor are guarded, aud the many
benefits derived by the members
families Such substantial and IN.
d'spntabIc proof of the beneficial
Objects Of the order knights of
Homer should certainly enlist every
man who thinks and wishes for the
future welfare Of those dependent
on his support, TO at once join the
aehle order. Make your applica.
tons now" as po.tlnnement OF
came may prove sometimes too
late The cost to keep in good
standing is very small.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26
THO New Town of Hutchinson.

The boom in Western Louisiana
has received q fresh impetus i'll the
founding Of the town of Hutchinson,
Mur miles eost of Rayne Station, in
Acadia parish. The site Of The pro
;ec,ed town il on the plantation OF
Mr.. Parker~on, President Of the
Louisiana Western Railway. and it
il named after Mr.. A. G Hutchin-
son, General Manager Of the Allan
tic system OF the southern Pacific
Railway, and midway between
Rayne and Scott Stations, on the
line Of the Southern Pacific Rail.
rOad.
The site i. an admirai lie one, and
there i. little doubt hut that
Hutchinson will in a short time be
a prosperous and thriving business
community. The first step towards
building the future city was made
Oh Monday last. when the constrnc.
ton forces Of the Southern Pacific
Railroad we're concentrated there
and commenced the laying Of side
track. The foundations for Il fine.
large freight and passenger depot
will he laid this week and ere long
the necessary buildings will be
erected. The railroad company
own . considerable tract of land
in the immediate vicinity Of the
proposed town. aud soch Of it a.
they deem proper to place on the
market will end ready sale.
The railroad company being TIM.
directly interested in the new town.
vail do ever, thing to facilitate its
progress, and this. added 10 The
efforts OF the parties locating there.
will tend to develop the place rapid
y. Hutchinson may expect and
doubtless will be a formidable rival
TO tie town o! Rayne, which .prang
Forward recently which such. rapid
strides. The trade of Rayne, it i.
said, comes principally from the
eastward aud southwestern Of that
place, aud the location of the new
town being four miles carer to the
section Of the country from whence
Rayue draws its commerce, the new
tswn may rcasonaily he expected
TO divert if not entirely absorb the
trade which formely belonged to
Raynr. The citizens Of Raync are
bcglnnIng to be alarmed for the
prosperity Of their town, as they
believe that Hutchinson. having 4
more advantageous position, may
take great slice from their
commerce..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26
v S..

Ayant decide dc laisscr les ami
maux qui sc trouvent actuellcmcnt
dams ma savane .jusqn'au Ter avril.
Je previcns les propri6taires qni YOU.
draient en- sortir de lie fairc d'ici au
Is lanvier, "a passe cette date ie ne
permettrai i personne de courir les
anlmaux dams ma savane. J'avise
%egalenent les proprietaires qui YOU.
dralent lever DIES peaux en- cas- que
les betes crevent de vouloir m'ayer.
tir AVIAN: dc les dipouiller.
i. 2. GJtYpAS.
Ter lauvler 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26

A highly respectable and Wealthy
farmer in Vermilion parish gives the
following as his experience: VIXEN
i first came here to settle, fifty years
ago. i told my wife j wanted to be
rich. She said she didn't want to he
ricl-all she wanted vas cnous4, to
make her comfortable. l vent to
work and cleared up NY land. I've
worked hard ever since and got
rich-as rich us l want to lie.
Most Of my children have settled
about me, and they have got farms
but my vifc ain't comfortable
yet"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26
SciskDrtnctNIns.

A w~ell.paid barber-I'he man
VINO shaves notes.
Song.of the medical student--
"Somebodie, coming"
The carly fisherman beats the
early bird in getting the worm.
The volume of money" about
| which 80 much is said must make a
book of q great deal or interest.
How long is man a bridegroom?
Not very long. In q majority OF
cases he becomes short before
the wedding tonr ends.
In the presidential circus spotted
horses and trick horses are no,
wanted. \ dark horse frequently
gives the best satisfaction.
You need q little sun and air
said a physician to a maiden patent.
If | do" was the cute reply, Ill
wait until | get a husband
4 burglar who was caught le..
ting himself down from a window
exclaimed, alphabetically, that he
had taken II drop too much"
a fashion item says that ladies
are giving up the bang" bnt we
notice that a great many OF them
still hang on to the "powder.'
a Southern editor asserts that
angels are all blondes. hnt all
Blondes are not angels. 1t is
painfully apparent that his wife is
not a brunette.
\ small hoy WHO stood gazing
wistfully 1t a large candy man in a
confectioncr's window suddenly ex
claimed: Il could lick that fellow
with both hands tied behind my
back"
why did Won pnt that nickel
with y hole in it in the contribution.
box?' asked one mar of another.
"Hecausel couldn't put the hole in
without the nickle, and | had to
put in somelhing.'
"Oh, give II. a rest" said a young
man, impatiently, to a little boy
who was busy plying him with
question. The little fellow looked
at him a moment, and then. with the
utmost Innocence, said: "Wc!l,
you rest, and III talk. .....
As part Of the marriage corcmo.
nv in Servia the bride has to hold O,
a piece IL sugar between her lips
assign that she will speak little and
sweerIy during he" married life.
But Low does the thin.lvork when
she becomes Il mOther.ln Law?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26

The Farm Journal humorou.ly
observes that If fhe craks for horn.
less cattle becomes universal, tie
average COW doctor who knows but
two diseases, hollow.dorn and
wolf in the tall will find half his
occupation gone. He will have Ia
c"ntine his practice exclusively to
the tail.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-26
Adderille Mrridioual.
..sChilL ef>rh> C>u1eaeracy.

Miss Narina Davis has again re
snrned to her fathers side at their
quiet home q, Reauvoir, Miss, over.
looking the Gnll Of Mexico. Miss
Davis ws> horn in the White
Honse' of the Confcdcracy at
Richmond while her father presided
over the Confederate States. From
her conversation it appears that she
cherishes the zane aentiEents as her
'fn,hcr in regard to the lost canse."
She regards it "A a sacred theme
and considers the Southern people
a. martyrs. That 4ho should
imbibo sach sentiments is no more
than nstnral. Ever since Tie war
she hiss been at her fathers side,
his chief snppost and consolation.
Hc educated her personally. gave
her his views OF life, and fashioned
her in the mold Of The ante.iellnm
Southe,n lady. Ecr trip North 'ha.
doubt css given her new idea. Of The
spirit that animaies the North.
Miss Davis vas received in the
cities she has visited With unN,ual
social honors, and she proved
deserving Of them. She ia of o
truo Southern type. She is gust
tall enough to be commanding in
appearance, and has q willouy,
graceful form, which is clad Will, a
richness and taste that are sarpris,
ing when it is remembered that this
young girl has lived all her lie ia
rthe retirement Of a country house.
Her face is long and somewhat
inclined to 'leanncss, hut it. every
'lineament ~bcspeaks the pstrician.
Her complexion is a rich olive,
her eyes hazel and her hair BLACK
and curling. She looks Ike
queen among women as she stands
receiving her callers.
10 is said BY those sho xuow
Miss Davis we'll That che helped her
father considerably in the prepare
ton of his recent history Of the
var. Her studies from yoEth had
been directed in tie line Of SautAeru
var records and political ilisto-
ny, 20 that when ii asuc to ;prepar.
ing the work she was q valuable
assistant. Her @lnt Gays that tie
old Confederate leader relied on
her almost entirely in tle matter Of
collecting aud arranging statistics
OF the war, and employed her as
amanuensis most Of the tire while
preparing the work. Nothing pleased
her so much as hunting up facts
and theories to defend the South
and the policy Ct her fathers admin.
1~stration. Her &,o,ite retreat at
home Is tho big library, which con.
sists almost exclusively OF war
records and histories Of the United
States. Hera she reads TO her
father several hours daily. while
the fallen chiettsin listens, mods and
dreams Of the past. Il is said that
no fairly dotes on hi- handsome
child-canno. bear 70 le: her cat
of his sight. 1t va. Only after a
long struggle that he consested 10,
her trip to Richmond aud the
North. She seems equally devoted
to her father, for she ha. refused
several advantageous offers o. mar.
rage from wealthy Mississippi
planters, in order to soothc his
declining years by her presence.